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Every donation made to Sumter Habitat for Humanity is valuable. Just a small gift of $25 can buy that next box of nails we need, or purchase several tubes of caulking, or a handful of paintbrushes needed to paint a wall or a porch. Larger gifts of $100 or $250 can buy doors, windows or bathroom vanities. Even larger donations of $1,000, $2,000 or more can help us buy flooring, vinyl siding or even roofing materials! Making a financial gift to Sumter Habitat is secure, easy AND quick.

By donating now, you can make a financial gift with PAYPAL via your bank account, debit card or credit card to Sumter Habitat in the amount of your choosing! You don't have to have a PayPal account to donate! Donate online, quickly, safely and securely! If you would like more information on donating, or would like to speak to us regarding your donation, please call the office at (803) 775-5767, we will be happy to assist you! ​​​

Other Ways to Donate

Sponsor a Habitat Home

every organization can make a differencePartner with Sumter Habitat for Humanity and help to fight poverty housing while building a stronger community for all. Corporate donations and sponsorship help build homes alongside hard-working, low-income families in Sumter. You and your business could help us build our next home in partnership with a hardworking family in need. Consider funding a Habitat home. Learn about our Build Partnership Opportunities here: sumter_full_sponsorship.png

Donations of Building Materials and Subcontractor Services

Sumter Habitat is always looking for NEW building materials. Used building materials can be donated to our ReStore where they will be sold to the public to generate funding for Habitat houses. In addition, professional services are required on Habitat work sites for masonry, HVAC installation, electrical wiring, plumbing and other services. Sumter Habitat project sponsors can receive credit toward their sponsorship fee by soliciting in-kind donations for materials or subcontractor services typically purchased by Sumter Habitat.

Donations of Non-Construction Services

The business of building and selling homes requires professional skills that are often generously offered by local donors. Lawyers, accountants, graphic designers, marketing specialists, interior designers and financial counselors have all contributed their time and resources to help us pursue the Habitat mission of eliminating substandard housing.

Stock Transfers

Donations of stock can be made at any time and designated to a project of your choice.

Gifts of Land

Donations of buildable land are welcome and can have an immediate and direct impact on our ability to build in Sumter County. ​

The Perfect Gift to Honor A Loved One

Isn't it a good feeling knowing that when you give to an organization like Habitat for Humanity, you make a difference in someone's life?Now imagine how it would feel to know that someone close to you shares your affection for doing good by supporting the same charitable organizations and causes that you care about. If you have a friend or family member- living or deceased- whose life has been touched by Habitat, consider making a memorial or tribute gift to us in his or her name. When you recognize those closest to you, such as your mother, father, spouse, mentors or other special loved ones, with a gift to Sumter Habitat for Humanity, you can honor that special person, support our mission and possibly receive personal financial benefits.

Your Charitable Choices

Three basic methods are available for establishing a memorial or tribute gift:

A gift today- An outright gift can help fund our immediate needs or an upcoming project. The financial benefits include an income tax charitable deduction and the possible elimination of capital gains tax.

A gift through your estate plan- You can include a gift in your will or living trust, stating that a specific asset, certain dollar amount or percentage of your estate will pass to us at your death in honor of your loved one.

A gift that lives on forever- Honorary endowments can be made now or through your estate plan Endowments are structured so that a small portion of your gift, rather than the whole amount, is used each year to fund a particular purpose. To perpetuate the fund forever, the majority always remains intact and is invested.

Honor Their Commitment

Making a memorial or tribute gift is a wonderful way to acknowledge someone's dedication to the causes closest to him or her. Contact Geneva Phillips, Development Coordinator, at geneva@habitatsumter.org to learn more about ways to recognize those closest to you.

Cars for Homes

Your car donation can help a family in Sumter build a house and give them hope for a better life! It is quick and easy to donate a car, RV, truck, boat, motorcycle, construction vehicle or other automobile. Your donation could be eligible for a tax deduction if you itemize.​

Planned Giving

Many loyal donors support Sumter Habitat for Humanity's mission of giving a hand up to hardworking families in need of simple, decent and affordable housing. Many of these donors make a planned gift, because they care deeply about the ministry and want to do something special to support it. Quite simply, they want to leave a legacy to show that their life mattered. There are many ways to make a planned gift to Sumter Habitat for Humanity:

Bequest

Bequests can be for any amount and are revocable if donors need the assets later. Donors retain full use of the assets during life, and their estates can realize a significant tax savings.

Life Insurance Policy

Donors may purchase a life insurance policy and name Sumter Habitat for Humanity as their beneficiary. They then will receive a charitable gift deduction for each premium payment.

Charitable Remainder Trust

Charitable remainder trusts allow donors to designate a gift to Sumter Habitat today while retaining an attractive income during their lifetime. These gifts may be deducted from their federal income tax.

Qualified Retirement Plan Benefits

Qualified retirement plan benefits are income in respect of a decedent (IRD). This is income that a decedent was entitled to but was not properly included on his/her final income tax return during the year of death. Directing IRD to Sumter Habitat for Humanity can save donors substantial income-tax liability.

Charitable Lead Trust

The charitable lead trust is a mirror image of the charitable remainder trust in that the income or "lead interest" is paid to Sumter Habitat for Humanity and the remainder interest passes to non-charitable beneficiaries of the donor's choice, usually family members, or it reverts to the donor. Your financial advisor can give more information about making a planned gift to Sumter Habitat for Humanity.

Charitable Gift Annuity

Charitable annuities provide steady lifetime income for the donor. These are contracts under which a charity agrees to pay a fixed amount of money to one or two individuals for their lifetime in return for a transfer of cash, marketable securities or other assets.